Best Practices
- by: Will Corns
- May 19, 2022
- Today’s supply chain operations are dynamic and data driven. But so are today’s industrial automation solutions, as we’ll prove to you in the new “Industrial Automation Insider” podcast series. The first episode is available now.
Machine Vision May Have a Storied Past, but It Is Giving Supply Chain Organizations Hope for a Better Future
- by: Eric Williams
- May 17, 2022
- And three steps every utility decision-maker should take to inject more confidence in one’s preparedness and stability.
Three Types of Tools Utilities Could Employ Right Now to Help Ensure History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 13, 2022
- ArcBest believes in equipping its employees with the best technology available, and that makes a big impression on staff and customers.
Buy Nice or Buy Twice, Says Leaders with One Leading Freight and Logistics Provider
- by: Suresh Menon
- May 04, 2022
- There are several everyday inventory practices that are hiding fraud in plain sight. But they’re easy to spot if you know where and how to look for them (using prescriptive analytics).
Many Loss Prevention Professionals are Missing the Big Picture – and Significant Sources – of “Total Retail Loss” Because They’re Solely Focused on the Point of Sale
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- May 03, 2022
- Jumbo already has exciting applications in place that give customers the power to self-scan and pay, and the retailer shows no signs of slowing down for its customers.
Dutch Retailer Prepares for the Future and Beyond with Zebra’s Personal Shopping Solution
- by: Natalie Bodus
- April 29, 2022
- If we want to help others, we must first understand them. Likewise, we must seek inspiration from leading best practices and act with intentionality to advance our own internal inclusion and diversity journey.
Inclusion and Diversity Action Report: Bringing Outside Thinking in to Accelerate Progress
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- April 28, 2022
- RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy Technology can be used to control access, coordinate movements around heavy machinery and help ensure common tools don’t become hazards – and that’s just the start.
Your Employees Want to Feel Safer at Work. You Want to Reduce the Risk of Incidents. There are Several Ways Location Technology Can Help with Both, According to One Expert.
- by: Matt Kowalski
- April 26, 2022
- Dr. Biswa Sengupta and Charles Swope are well-known in tech circles for their life-changing creations, and they want you to know that patents aren’t the only way to make your intellectual property valuable. (As long as you protect it.)
These Two Inventors Have Over 2800 Citations in Public Works and 50 Patents Between Them – and Some Surprising Advice for Young Innovators About Intellectual Property Rights
- by: Eric Garland
- April 25, 2022
- The good news is that once your inventory is source tagged, you’ll be able to use RFID readers to track, trace and manage each item as it moves throughout the supply chain – to your benefit.
Has a Retailer Told You That You Must Add RFID Tags to Your Goods Before They’ll Stock Them? Here’s How to Optimize Your Processes for Long-Term Compliance
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 21, 2022
- As James Morley-Smith is starting to realize, technology users care less about the utility and more about the look and feel – and that’s influencing the way “user experiences” are engineered.
Building Enterprise Technology is an Emotional Business, Says a Top Product Designer
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 20, 2022
- As we learn in this interview, it all comes down to security, flexibility and development capabilities for web-based apps.
Ask the Expert: Why Should I Use an Enterprise Browser for My Mobile Computers Instead of a Standard Internet Browser?
- by: Mike Weinhammer
- April 18, 2022
- If you’re affected by the new Walmart Supplier RFID requirement, or a supplier for one of the many other retailers with source tagging requirements, these are the things to know – and do – right now.
How to Quickly and Efficiently Get RFID Tags on Your Goods to Meet Retailers’ Mandates
- by: Eric Malmed
- April 11, 2022
- More manufacturing, transportation, logistics, utility, and government operations now depend on RFID-generated data. That means workers need a reliable way to quickly capture and transmit that data.
Why Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sleds are Now an Ideal Option for Reading Tags in Industrial and Field Environments
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- April 08, 2022
- Though we hear about the speed and latency benefits of 5G, there are lesser-known features such as “network slicing” that warrant more consideration by operational, engineering and IT decision-makers.
Ask the Expert: What Is 5G Network Slicing? And How Can It Improve My Business Applications?
- by: Cristen Kogl
- April 06, 2022
- Governments will be hard-pressed to fulfill citizens’ expectations and address supply chain problems without leveraging the power of edge technologies and advancing the right data policies.
How Policy Impacts the Effectiveness of Public and Private Sector Digitalization
- by: Julie Johnson
- March 31, 2022
- In a new podcast series, I’ll introduce you to the “Women Who Wow” me every day, including Jane Dennis. Find out how she built a rapport as a trusted advisor in tech after selling encyclopedias for 20 years.
Worried You Lack the Experience or Expertise to Get into Sales or Start Down a New Career Path? Take It from a Luddite Turned High Tech Sales Leader: “People Buy People”
- by: John Wirthlin
- March 29, 2022
- That had many industry leaders worried at a recent conference. These are the takeaways and the actions we must take now, together, to get the right track and trace systems in place.
The Pharma Industry Isn’t Ready for the November 2023 DSCSA deadline and the FDA isn’t Budging.
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- March 24, 2022
- In this exclusive podcast interview, Ryan Wager says it’s not enough to perfect inbound, outbound or store floor processes. The key to success is controlling the outcome of every item from the loading dock to point of sale.
RevLogical CTO Explains Why and How His Company Rewrote the Book on Inventory Management
- by: Ken Bhella
- March 21, 2022
- With a Modular Solutions Architecture, you don’t have to modify your EMR app to access or analyze barcode-derived data in clinical or administrative workflows. Learn more about this flexible software ecosystem.
Why Every Healthcare IT Team Should Be Moving to the Modular Solutions Architecture for Barcode Scanning Platforms (Especially If New Barcode Applications are Needed and Remote Management Capabilities Matter)
- by: Matt Kowalski
- March 18, 2022
- If not, these are the top three things to know right now.
Have You Been Keeping Track of GS1 Traceability Standards?
- by: David Lin
- March 16, 2022
- We have been hearing a lot about AGVs and AMRs in warehouses and fulfillment centers. But do you understand the differences between these two? Let’s find out from the experts.
Ask the Expert: What’s the Difference Between AGVs and AMRs?
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 14, 2022
- That’s why they are now working with law enforcement, fire and rescue agencies to get them into the field. They want today’s first responders to have the full support and situational awareness they need.
Exclusive Interview: Three Former Public Safety Professionals Say These Technologies Could Have Made Their Jobs Easier and Safer
- by: Laith Marmash
- March 09, 2022
- If you want a fully automated and compliant process, then yes! Learn how this technology can be used to validate label presence, positioning, quality and accuracy.
Is Machine Vision the Key to a Perfect Print-and-Apply Workflow?
- by: Therese Van Ryne
- March 08, 2022
- For one, we can stop thinking this isn’t important, says one man who has been leading people and advocating for women’s equality for over two decades.
What Can We Do to #BreakTheBias About Women in the Workplace (and Society) Once and For All?
- by: Jim Sermonet
- March 07, 2022
- Why outsource when you can download software that lets your in-house team get to work sooner, probably finish faster and deliver more accurate inventory results?
If You’re Losing Time, Money and Patience During Physical Inventory Counts, You Might Want to Rethink Your “Service”
- by: Shohail Ahmed
- March 02, 2022
- We’re working to reduce the carbon footprint of our products and solutions by “Redesigning, Renewing and Regenerating” – and you can too.
Unlimited Shades of Green: Practicing the Second Generation of the “Three R’s”
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- February 28, 2022
- Today’s front-line workers are busier and more strained than ever before. But there are ways to keep them engaged and productive without overwhelming them as their to-do lists expand.
Five Things Your Retail Store Associates Need to Successfully Manage All the Tasks Sent Their Way Each Day
- by: Sandeep Malhotra
- February 22, 2022
- In fact, customers in North America can drop old Zebra batteries in any Call2Recycle bin for free.
Did You Know There is an Easy Way to Recycle the Batteries Used in Your Zebra Devices?
- by: Chris Sullivan
- February 16, 2022
- Experts explain what this money could mean for the people charged with getting these projects off the ground.
Breaking Down the Infrastructure Bill’s Impact on Front-Line Workers
- by: Christine Weber
- February 15, 2022
- In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, I ask an outside RFID expert to weigh in on what makes this label so magical.
Think a Silverline On-Metal RFID Label is the Silver Bullet for Your Business’s Most Complicated Problems? You Might Be Right!
- by: Chris Caulfield
- February 02, 2022
- Thousands of blood banks are starting to rely on irreversible temperature indicators to confirm blood products have not become too warm during refrigeration, storage and transport.
Busy Blood Banks Need More Assurance That Blood Products are Viable Before Transfusions. This Might Help.
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- January 31, 2022
- A proof-of-concept implementation between Zebra and itemit has hospital executives sold on a new approach to RFID asset tracking.
Off-the-Shelf (and Rentable) RFID Solutions Proving on Point for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 26, 2022
- In a new interview, Tom Bianculli talks about Zebra’s current cloud strategy, the industry shift to more “cloud-native platforms,” and key learnings from the company’s overall digital transformation that could help you, too.
CTO Insight: Who and What We Trusted to Guide Our Journey to the Cloud
- by: Kevin Tapscott
- January 24, 2022
- From curbside pickup to in-store fulfillment, retail store associates must work faster to support today’s customers. But you can help them work smarter, so they don’t have to feel like the work is hard.
Retail Store Associates Have More to Do Than Ever Before. Here are Three Ways to Support Them.
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 21, 2022
- Not every problem has a clear solution. But there is always an alternative way.
This is What's Helping Us (as a Manufacturer) Manage Supply Chain Shortages and Slowdowns
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 20, 2022
- Know this before making a decision about whether to go with a corded or cordless barcode scanner.
Think It’s Time to Cut the (Scanner) Cord?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 19, 2022
- Improving both supply chain and asset management is the key to improving patient and staff experiences.
There are Three Trends to Watch in Healthcare in 2022, and They All Center on Two Things
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 13, 2022
- The one thing they have in common? They will all give you a better view of what’s happening upstream in the supply chain.
Back to Basics: Global Experts Say These Steps Could Expedite Retail’s Recovery in 2022
- by: Rob Armstrong
- January 07, 2022
- Truck drivers? Air cargo freight carriers? Robots? Read on to find out what experts say.
Who (or What) Will Save the Supply Chain?
- by: Sandeep Malhotra
- January 05, 2022
- According to VDC Research, over 50 minutes of mobile worker productivity is lost each time a battery doesn’t last a full shift – and that’s not the only pitfall of powered-down devices.
Charged Up: Why More Companies Need Proactive Battery Management Strategies for Employees’ Mobile Devices
- by: Mike Weinhammer
- December 21, 2021
- New identification solution makes it easier to locate, maintain and even recall tires, whether they’re currently on a passenger vehicle, semi-truck, or tall rack.
Why You Should be Looking Harder at RFID Tire Tread Labels If You Want a Faster Way to Find and Move Inventory
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- December 15, 2021
- Bluetooth® Low Energy technology is about to shake things up. (In fact, it’s already started!)
Forget Everything You Know About Healthcare Real-Time Location Solutions (RTLS)
- by: Patricia Lacey
- December 14, 2021
- All roads lead to stock accuracy.
KAIZEN and the Art of Inventory Improvement
- by: Christine Weber
- December 07, 2021
- In the latest episode of That Supplies Show, we explain the qualities to look for when choosing thermal ribbons so you can keep operations running optimally through peak season – and all year long.
Winter is Coming. It’s Time to Break Out Your Thermal (Printing Supplies).
- by: George Pepes
- December 06, 2021
- With Australia, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific countries reopening borders for the first time in over a year, retailers must figure out how to reopen stores in line with new consumer shopping behaviors.
The Return of Retail Down Under (and Elsewhere Around the World)
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- December 02, 2021
- Not if certain measures are taken, says one mobility solution engineer who has spent his whole career innovating workforce communications tools for front-line workers.
Ask the Expert: Mobile Collaboration Tools are Touted in Healthcare Circles for Their Ability to Help Improve Patient and Staff Safety. But Do They Compromise Data Security?
- by: Your Edge Contributor
- November 29, 2021
- The “New Era of Smarter Food Safety” guidance will require a more technology-centric traceability system. Here’s what you need to know.
The FDA Has Defined a New “Blueprint for the Future,” and the Seafood Industry Must Act Now
- by: Brian Wallace
- November 17, 2021
- Digital transformation and COVID-19 exposed many of the flaws in current branch banking operations. This is an opportunity to make improvements before the next world-changing events occur.
How Bank Managers Can Improve Execution, Communications, and More by Doing Less
- by: Christine Weber
- November 01, 2021
- In our latest episode of “That Supplies Show,” we reveal the real reason why your RFID reader might not be connecting with your label.
Not a Fan of Heavy Metal? Neither are Some RFID Readers. That’s Why You Need to Hear This.
- by: Nader Newman
- October 25, 2021
- With the amount of electronic “noise” growing in warehouses, factories, retail stores and other IoT-dependent facilities, urgent steps must be taken to mask Bluetooth channels and stabilize device connections.
Silence is Golden for Those Who Use Bluetooth®-Paired Devices to Stay Productive (Which is Most Workers Today)
- by: Paul Hilton
- October 21, 2021
- As we’ve learned, one small mistake early on can multiply tenfold when moving from one technology system to the next. That’s why we don’t stray from this process anymore – and you shouldn’t either.
Secrets to a Smooth System Migration: A Step-by-Step Guide for All Technology Owners, Operators and Overseers
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 20, 2021
- Zebra’s Chief Security Officer explains how you can “Do Your Part and #BeCyberSmart” in this age of constant threats.
With Cyberattacks on the Rise, Security Strategies Must Change. Here’s What You Should Be Doing Now.
- by: Patrick Seidensticker
- October 19, 2021
- But they do need a computer they can bring with them everywhere they go – and the ease of a full-sized keyboard on occasion. That’s why rugged 2-in-1 tablets are in high demand right now.
Believe It or Not, Most Field-Based Workers Don’t Need or Want Laptops.
- by: Mark Thomson
- January 21, 2021
- These are the new table stakes for retail mobility.
3 Reasons Why Rugged Mobile Devices are the Only Type of Devices Retailers Should be Shopping for Right Now
- by: Mark Wheeler
- January 20, 2021
- Many agricultural, supply chain, and food safety experts say “yes.”
Could These Five Technologies Be the Key to Sustaining Higher Food Quality Standards?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 14, 2021
- That’s exactly what New Orleans Saints Coach Payton wanted to know a few years ago. So, he turned to Zebra Sports for personalized player data he could trust – and that he couldn’t find anywhere else.
What Does a Perfect Practice or Game Really Look Like for NFL Players?
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- January 12, 2021
- Hear firsthand how new mobile, cloud, artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities will help both small businesses and large enterprises better execute edge operations in 2021 and beyond.
Ask the (Google and Zebra) Experts: What are Some of the Most Innovative Technology Solutions You are Working on Today?
- by: Ritesh Gupta
- January 04, 2021
- The truth is that your business will only benefit from technology if your employees actually (know how to) use it.
Did You Know? There Is a Direct Correlation Between Your Training Investment and Your Return on Technology Investments
- by: Your Edge Blog Team
- October 02, 2020
- Fortunately, there are many strategies and tools that can be employed to eliminate vulnerabilities and minimize security risks as technology use increases. Listen to the podcast to learn more.
These are Today’s Top Enterprise Security Challenges, According to One CSO
- by: Bob Ashenbrenner
- June 21, 2019
- Plus, Tips on How to Minimize the Risk of Failure on Your Next Mobility Project
Why the “Normalization of Risk” Can Put Your Organization, and Mobile Workers, at Risk
- by: James Morley-Smith
- June 05, 2019
- Unique Approach to Technology Design Benefits Front-line Workers
Stories from the Edge: Finding Personal Inspiration to Make a Global Impact Through Technology
- by: Wayne Miller
- May 31, 2019
- Clinical Workflow Capabilities to Benefit Patient and Provider
Prescribing the Right Tech to Modernise Healthcare
- by: Drew Ehlers
- May 13, 2019
- We ask the experts to breakdown the real meaning of tech buzzwords and trends as part of a new FAQ series
What Is Blockchain Technology? And, Does It Deliver Any Real Business Benefits Today?
- by: Tom McNeela
- May 03, 2019
- Data shows worker productivity is increasingly disrupted by failing mobile device batteries
Do Not Get Caught Off-Guard, or Offline: Have a (Battery) Back-Up Plan
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